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The World’s 100 Best Canyons & Gorges

Sumidero Canyon

Chiapa de Corzo, Mexico

  1. WORLD’S BEST CANYONS & GORGES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 20 2026
Sumidero Canyon

Deep rock walls, some over 1,000 meters high, enclose the Grijalva River as it runs through a narrow gorge. Visitors see it from five rim viewpoints along the road and on boat trips from Chiapa de Corzo.

Highlights

  • Five rim viewpoints
  • Christmas Tree waterfall
  • Grijalva River boat route

Good to know

  • Boat tour lasts about two hours
  • Boat fares range from 260 to 400 pesos
  • Bring sunscreen, a hat, and arrive early

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